How many Hydrodog outlets were closed in New Jersey during 2022?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 40–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no Hydrodog outlets closed in New Jersey during 2022. The provided table shows that in 2022, there were zero outlets at the start of the year, zero outlets opened, and zero outlets closed, resulting in zero outlets at the end of the year. This suggests that Hydrodog did not have any active franchise locations in New Jersey at that time.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates that Hydrodog is a relatively new or unestablished franchise in New Jersey. The absence of closures could be viewed positively, but it is more likely due to the absence of any operating franchises in the state during that period. A potential franchisee should investigate why Hydrodog has not yet established a presence in New Jersey and what plans, if any, the franchisor has for the state.
It's important to note that while no outlets closed, no outlets were operating to begin with. This differs from states like Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Nebraska, which all had operating Hydrodog locations in 2022. A prospective franchisee should consider this information when evaluating the potential market and brand recognition of Hydrodog in New Jersey compared to other states where it has an established presence.
Overall, the lack of Hydrodog presence in New Jersey in 2022, as indicated by zero closures, suggests that further due diligence is needed to understand the brand's market penetration strategy and growth potential in that specific state. A prospective franchisee should discuss with Hydrodog the reasons for the absence of prior locations and the strategy for successful establishment in the New Jersey market.